What are handmade goods? And why should I buy them?

Handmade goods are items that are made by hand instead of machine. When buying handmade goods not only are you supporting your local artisan or crafter but you will be getting a one of a kind item. Even if multiples of one item is created, each piece is still handcrafted therefore there will be some type of variation even if it is minute. Furthermore as a bonus, many makers of handmade goods will even customize and/or personalize items for customers without the outlandish additional fees that you will acquire if you purchased a similar item at your local retail store. To put it simply you cannot match the creativeness/ quality/ and attention to detail of a handmade item to that of its massed produced counterpart. Lastly, to our economic buffs, buying handmade goods not only helps small businesses but the economy as a whole. Let us not forget that small businesses support our economy. We need these small businesses to succeed, because if they prosper we all prosper. So go out and support your local artisan or crafter and get yourself a truly one of a kind and unique piece.